Here's a timeline of the major events that have contributed to the Bucks' three consecutive first-round exits.

The Indiana Pacers look to close out the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 of their first-round NBA playoffs series. Follow along for live updates.

It wasn't pretty, but it was enough. The Indiana Pacers have eliminated the Milwaukee Bucks 4-1 and will advance to the second rounds of the NBA playoffs. The win was supplied by, naturally, Tyrese Haliburton, who put the Pacers ahead with 1.3 seconds on the clock.

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers says injured guard Damian Lillard had two points to make when they spoke Tuesday.

The nine-time all-star guard had to be helped off the court during a Game 4 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night.

Damian Lillard's resolve is high just two days after an excruciating torn left Achilles tendon knocked him out of the rest of this season's playoffs. Lillard spoke with Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers on Tuesday and made a vow that the devastating injury will not shorten his stellar NBA career.